Cutting ice refers to the act of breaking or splitting ice into smaller pieces. The antonyms for this activity can be forming or freezing ice, or even melting it. Forming or freezing ice involves the process of creating ice through a controlled and regulated environment, such as a freezer or ice maker. Melting ice, on the other hand, is the process of turning solid ice into a liquid form through heating or temperature changes. These antonyms are the opposite of cutting ice, which involves separating it into smaller pieces. The antonyms represent the various stages and characteristics of ice, from its solid to liquid form.